Frederikshavn: population and statistics
Frederikshavn has a population of 57,523 (2026) across 652.8 km², or 88.1 people per km². It ranks 32 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 57,523 residents
- 652.8 km²
- 88 people/km²
- 38 m
Frederikshavn in numbers
Population of Frederikshavn over time
Frederikshavn had 60,246 residents in 2016 and 57,523 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 59,039 |
| 2022 | 58,878 |
| 2023 | 58,864 |
| 2024 | 58,376 |
| 2025 | 57,882 |
| 2026 | 57,523 |
All indicators for Frederikshavn
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Frederikshavn | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.7% | 23.6% | 23.6% | ranked 12 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 16.3% | 18.3% | 19.2% | ranked 86 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 48.1 years | 43.9 | 44.3 | ranked 11 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Frederikshavn | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 29,563 | 294,876 | 2,872,738 | ranked 24 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 24.6% | 30.8% | 28.9% | ranked 65 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 12.9% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 73 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 76.0% | 68.3% | 73.2% | ranked 41 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 21.9% | 29.3% | 23.6% | ranked 54 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 54.7% | 52.7% | 57.6% | ranked 61 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.28 ‰ | 3.06 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 86 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Frederikshavn | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 61.4% | 67.3% | 48.7% | ranked 23 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 9.1% | 5.1% | 13.4% | ranked 59 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 6.1% | 7.0% | 6.2% | ranked 50 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 11.6% | 9.8% | 13.6% | ranked 67 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 5.8% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 43 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 5.3% | 7.3% | 6.2% | ranked 53 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Frederikshavn | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,659 | 40,250 | 414,663 | ranked 34 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62.7 ‰ | 67.8 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 70 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 258,890 DKK | 261,912 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 67 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Frederikshavn | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 75.5% | 76.9% | 78.0% | ranked 78 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% | ranked 10 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Frederikshavn | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.5 ‰ | 61.6 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 23 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Frederikshavn | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 511.6 ‰ | 524.8 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 60 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 15.0% | 15.1% | 15.6% | ranked 56 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Frederikshavn | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 24.4% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 90 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Region Nordjylland, Frederikshavn ranks No. 3 by population.
Share with a higher education (aged 15–69): 24.4% in Frederikshavn, compared with an average of 32.0% in Region Nordjylland and 38.1% nationally.
Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force): 3.3% in Frederikshavn, compared with an average of 2.9% in Region Nordjylland and 2.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 18.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 1,045 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share with a higher education (aged 15–69)”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force)”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 91,429 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hjørring, 24.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aalborg (226,033 residents), 52 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,180 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Frederikshavn
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance18.7% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade12.1% ×1.3
- Construction10.1% ×1.2
- Real estate9.6% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.2% ×1.6
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.6
- Other service activities5.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical5.2% ×0.5
Where is Frederikshavn?
Sunshine and temperatures: Frederikshavn
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frederikshavn?
Frederikshavn has 57,523 residents (2026), ranking 32 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Frederikshavn?
Frederikshavn covers 652.8 km², with a density of 88 people per km².
Is the population of Frederikshavn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Frederikshavn went from 60,246 to 57,523, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Frederikshavn?
Frederikshavn is in Region Nordjylland. Latitude 57.437, longitude 10.393.
Share with a higher education (aged 15–69): what is the figure for Frederikshavn?
In Frederikshavn, “Share with a higher education (aged 15–69)” stands at 24.4% (2025), ranking 90 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 31.6%.
Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force): what is the figure for Frederikshavn?
In Frederikshavn, “Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force)” stands at 3.3% (2025), ranking 10 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 2.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Frederikshavn?
In Frederikshavn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 1,045 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Frederikshavn?
The nearest to Frederikshavn are Hjørring (25 km), Brønderslev (33 km), Læsø (42 km), Aalborg (52 km), Jammerbugt (60 km).